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Data Sources

Our safety assessments are based on the following authoritative scientific and regulatory sources.

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

EU food additive re-evaluations, scientific opinions, and the EU food additives database (Regulation EC 1333/2008).

https://www.efsa.europa.eu ↗
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) substances list, food additive petitions, and indirect additives database.

https://www.fda.gov ↗
JECFA (FAO/WHO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives)

International ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) values, monographs, and safety evaluations.

https://www.fao.org/food/food-safety-quality/scientific-advice/jecfa/en/ ↗
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)

Carcinogenicity classifications used in our hazard assessments for specific additives.

https://www.iarc.who.int ↗
Codex Alimentarius

International food standards, INS numbering system, and global permitted use tables.

https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/en/ ↗
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

Australian and New Zealand regulatory approvals and permitted uses.

https://www.foodstandards.gov.au ↗

While we strive for accuracy, regulatory positions change. Always verify critical information against primary sources. Last updated: January 2026.